If you know where to look you can find plenty of Halloween fun in the Charlotte area, and much of it is very reasonably priced.

If you’re looking for a place to pick your own pumpkin, and maybe some extras for the kids, like hayrides, animal barns, and hay-jumping (and maybe even a pumpkin slingshot) look at this list of local pumpkin patches.

But if you need something a little scarier, then visit one of the area’s haunted trails, haunted houses, or haunted hayrides. Find a round-up of them here, with all the information you need to choose your thrill.

Have fun! And watch out for the guy with the chainsaw.